Washington sees first whooping cough death in over a decade
Health officials have confirmed the first pertussis, also called whooping cough, death in Washington since 2011.
Spokane Regional Health District confirms first whooping cough death in Washington since 2011
SRHD says a child under the age of 5 died in November 2024 and the CDC confirmed that pertussis was the cause of death.
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First whooping cough death in Washington state since 2011 confirmed by CDC
A child from Spokane County has died from whooping cough, marking the first pertussis-related death in Washington since 2011.
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Spokane County child first confirmed whooping cough death in the state since 2011
The first whooping cough death in Washington since 2011 has been confirmed in Spokane County last week. According to Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD), a child under the age of 5 died in ...
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Local healthcare providers reassures no changes to care, despite Trump's crackdown on CDC website
Local healthcare organizations are reassuring Spokanites that healthcare services are still available, despite some of the ...
The United States is leaving the World Health Organization. What could that mean for Spokane?
As of President Donald Trump’s first day back in office Monday, the United States is leaving the World Health Organization.
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Spokane Symphony cancels “Masterworks 4: Eckart Returns” concerts due to COVID concerns
The symphony took the decision of postponing the concerts after Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) announced new recommendations to reschedule or postpone large events and gatherings due to ...
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Spokane faces winter illness surge with flu, RSV and whooping cough
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Spokane Regional Health District is reporting a rise in winter illnesses affecting homes and workplaces across the Inland Northwest. The flu, RSV, and pertussis, also known ...